1965 Map of Gosport

About this map

White River meanders through the heart of this landscape, carving a wide valley that separates the town of Gosport from the industrial limestone operations near Stinesville. The terrain is defined by the sharp transition between the river lowlands and the uplands of Mc Cormicks Creek State Park, where McCormicks Creek cuts through steep bluffs near Wolf Cave. Cultural history is anchored by numerous rural landmarks, including the Old Dutch Ch and the Silex Cem overlooking the river valley. The transportation network is remarkably dense for the era, featuring the Monon Railroad and lines now designated as Conrail, which supported the region's prominent quarrying industry. From the Drive-in Theater near Cuba to the Lookout Tower in the state park, the map illustrates a mid-century Indiana crossroads where recreational spaces, small-town life, and heavy stone extraction coexisted.